Posts by Sam Roberts

Hit them with enough protein and carbs after a workout to help them recover, and you'll see results

crimsonmason2 said:It’s perfectly clear to me that Krav Maga doesn't actually have much to do with Japan—not at all—and neither does Muay Thai.
Honestly, I went to a Muay Thai class recently and—wow—I really loved it! It’s just so incredibly dynamic.

If anyone here happens to be more of an expert, could you please explain the actual difference in what I'd get out of Krav Maga versus Ninjutsu?

Can't get any more expert than me. 😁

With KM, you learn how to hit people in the groin. With Ninja stuff, you learn how to vanish in a cloud of smoke. 😁

If you prefer hitting things and wanting to be "street ready" ASAP, go with KM.

Honestly, Ninjutsu never appealed to me. Especially after reading all the drama about instructors on this forum. Kind of like the situation with Jiu-Jitsu here...

You can find Krav Maga all over town, but if you're looking for BJJ with a good mix of women, your best bet is at the local university club. For Muay Thai, check out Holly Spirit—they actually have a decent number of ladies training there. As for anything ninja-style, I'm drawing a blank. Just a heads up though, none of these places are going to teach you anything about Japanese history or culture, especially not Krav Maga...

Not exactly your brightest idea, hitting the gym right after a meal... especially after crushing three schnitzels

Sure, it’s definitely gonna be slower than if it were empty.

Better watch yourself before you get hurt

Clearly you're dealing with lactose and whey sensitivity...

Walmart carries their own soy milk brand, so just grab some for breakfast along with dried figs, fruit, and some cereal

if your health is worth less than $100$67
...

darkcanyon14 said:Hey.. I decided on going with MuscleTech... http://www.building-body.com/shop/pr...n_a/ can someone tell me when's best to take it, on training days or rest days...

Take it after your workout.

You'll get more bang for your buck if you just buy some Whey protein and creatine separately. Honestly, the formula in this MuscleTech stuff is pretty mediocre. Just mix a shake with whey + creatine + carbs... you'll get better results and save money at the same time.

That aspartame is in your gum too, so watch out there 😁

Man, they're telling you the truth. If it isn't aspartame, then it’s some other junk you definitely don't want

the whole scoop

Yeah, on the old one, right after the lying Murijak

they're getting in, $100

What’s the logic there? So, cereal, chocolate, and milk make kids gain weight, but they're fine for adults? I could down an entire tub of whey protein and wouldn't even put on three pounds... barely any calories in it.

Choco Krispies was just a suggestion. Just eat healthy, honey 😁 but go easy on the portions

Forget protein. Just eat some Cocoa Puffs

Look, if you call that a meal, fine. But don't go thinking you're actually going to build any muscle eating like that.

grab some Optimum Nutrition double chocolate 😁

So Pit Bull is fine. Maybe if Gladijator shows up once in a while you can give him a kick...

Steven Wright10 said:😁

Well, you probably won't need a mouthguard right away since it takes a while before you actually start sparring, but hand wraps are definitely a necessity.
You should go with non-elastic wraps. The elastic ones tend to mess with your circulation, I guess.

As for gloves, the club might have some available, so it isn't necessarily something you need to buy on day one.

Honestly, I imagine it doesn't matter much whether you pick kickboxing or Muay Thai, as long as you find a decent gym that’s close to home.
If you actually want to get good at the sport, you just have to show up consistently. Otherwise, people tend to quit pretty fast.

I could suggest checking out Holy Spirit for Muay Thai, and if I recall correctly, Spartan Gym is also pretty solid. Though, both of those are located downtown.

exactly

Daniel Smith4 said:Hey there! First off, I wanted to wish you a very Merry Christmas and some really pleasant holidays ahead! 😁
Now, I was hoping to pick your brains a little regarding kickboxing. So, here’s the deal—I’m 18 years old, standing about 5'9", weighing roughly 155 lbs. I don't really have much striking experience yet, though I suppose I've got a pretty solid physical build.
I’ve spent some time hitting the gym, and I still do some training at home now and then—but as far as actual combat sports go, I have about a year of wrestling under my belt.
I’m really looking to hear from people who actually train; specifically, I’m curious about what kind of starter gear I should probably look into getting.
I didn't mention earlier that I'm based over in the Northwest side of Chicago, so ideally, I'd love to find a club nearby, though I guess that isn't a strict requirement or anything.
One place that caught my eye is Doms. Is that a decent club to check out?

club's alright